Ferrari fans mark Michael Schumacher's birthday

Ferrari fans held a vigil for Michael Schumacher on his 45th birthday on
Friday, gathering outside the French hospital where the seven times
world champion continued to fight for his life after a skiing accident. Others placed items outside his cart racing track in Germany. (Reuters)

Philippe, a fan from Lyon, waves a flag as he attends a silent 45th birthday tribute to seven-times former Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher with Ferrari fans in front of the CHU hospital emergency unit in Grenoble, French Alps, where Michael Schumacher is hospitalized January 3, 2014. Schumacher is battling for his life after slamming his head against a rock while skiing off-piste in the French resort of Meribel on Sunday. ... more

Philippe, a fan from Lyon, waves a flag as he attends a silent 45th birthday tribute to seven-times former Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher with Ferrari fans in front of the CHU hospital emergency unit in Grenoble, French Alps, where Michael Schumacher is hospitalized January 3, 2014. Schumacher is battling for his life after slamming his head against a rock while skiing off-piste in the French resort of Meribel on Sunday. REUTERS/Charles Platiau less